Started by Christina McBeth and Louise Saurin, who wanted to do something about all the food that is wasted and ends up in our landfills, the group now has 50 volunteers.
I spoke with Linda Calder, who told me the food they give away was "not for the needy, it's for anyone and everyone, it's about zero waste".
The whole point was to stop food being wasted, she said.
While we were talking, I could hear the chatter of people lining up outside.
They are open Monday to Friday from 4.30pm to 5.30pm and people start queuing about 3.30pm those days.
They are also open on Thursdays from 10am-11am for pensioners only.
I was amazed at how much bread and leftover food, that would otherwise likely end up in the bin, came in from Hastings and Havelock North cafes, Countdown in Hastings and New World in Flaxmere.
Other suppliers include local producers such as Bostock, Apatu Farms, True Earth Organics to name but a few.
"We make it as easy as possible for our food donators. Our volunteers arrive at a set time every day with boxes," Linda said.
"We had a lady ring recently to offer us mandarins. She had 30 trees ready to be picked so some of our volunteers went out and picked them.
"The whole thing blows me away actually. We have an incredible group of volunteers.
"We never really talked about roles but people just slipped into them. I'm a director, we have supervisors and volunteers."
Blair, who is a supervisor and was looking after the food arriving from cafes and supermarkets, showed me the total weight of the goods for just that day - an incredible 26kg.
The group weighs everything and keeps records. They are highly organised.
I stood in the background as the door was opened to the public. It was by no means a free-for-all. Everything was done in an orderly fashion, with volunteers giving out the food.
"Now and again we get someone that moans about what they can't have but generally everyone is really grateful," Blair said.
The atmosphere was hectic but jovial. It's a happy place, I was impressed.
It's likely the group will have to find a new home soon.
To meet costs such as electricity, gloves and other running costs, Nourish for Nil is holding a fundraiser at Blackbird Cafe this month where chefs will make platters with rescued food.
Linda says her dream is to one day open a free supermarket - how wonderful would that be?
A great big thumbs-up to all those involved with this group. Your wonderful work is twofold, it saves the landfills and feeds the people.
Good on you.
* If you would like to donate food just pop along to the depot at 1004 Karamu Rd, Hastings. There is usually someone there from 2.30pm.
* For tickets to the fundraiser or more information go to their website nourishfornil.nz or the group's Facebook page at facebook.com/nourishedfornil.
* Linda Hall is Hawke's Bay Today's assistant editor.
